Fetch API for HTTP requests and AJAX communication

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The Fetch API provides modern interface for HTTP requests returning promises. I use fetch(url) to make GET requests that resolve with Response objects. The response.json() parses JSON data asynchronously. POST requests need method, headers, and body options. Using headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' } sends JSON data. The response.ok checks if status is 200-299 range. I handle network errors with .catch() and HTTP errors by checking response status. The AbortController cancels requests with timeout or user action. CORS errors occur when server doesn't allow cross-origin requests. Understanding request/response lifecycle is crucial for API integration. Fetch is promise-based, cleaner than legacy XMLHttpRequest.